Tacos La Cuadra
Mexican restaurant · Rainier Beach
9741 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Highlights
Succulent al pastor tacos, huge burritos, fresh salsa bar
Succulent al pastor tacos, huge burritos, fresh salsa bar
"This roaming taco stand pops up on random street corners around the city, so finding it is mostly luck. But if you’d rather skip the hunt for al pastor, they now have a second permanent location in the former Maiz Ballard location. You can find the same lineup of tacos, quesadillas, and tortas as the other outposts, as well as a full bar." - kayla sager riley, gabe guarente, aimee rizzo
"Let’s be clear: the trompo-sliced pork is really the only thing you should be ordering from this roving taco stand which has restaurants in Kent and Ballard. It’s simply the best al pastor in Seattle. Other menu choices fail to live up to that glorious standard. And dress that sweet and salty pork with lots of onions, cilantro, and very spicy rojo salsa." - kayla sager riley, gabe guarente, aimee rizzo
"As of February, Tacos La Cuarda has gone from being a viral late-night taco stand sensation to an actual restaurant down in Kent (with another location in Ballard). The draw, at the restaurant as at its stands, is the succulent, sliced-off-a-trompo al pastor, which is so good you won’t wish you were in some other city with a richer taco culture. More taco places like this one, please." - Harry Cheadle
"This roving taco stand now has a permanent location in Kent. At La Cuadra’s sit-down space, you can enjoy the same pineapple-y al pastor from 2pm-12am without having to go to places like a Rainier Beach Auto Zone lot. But we have a feeling the growing business will continue to randomly pop up up all over the area. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Kayla Sager-Riley
"The line forming around a tent in the Rainier Beach Auto Zone parking lot is not because there's a blowout sale on power steering fluid. Everyone is here for La Cuadra—specifically the paper-thin slices of chile-tinged al pastor coming off the spinning trompo. Order it in all forms available, like a huge burrito or cheesy mulita. But it’s mandatory to get a taco or two. Each one is a picturesque blend of tender fatty slices, extra crispy salty bits, and a garnish of thinly-sliced pineapple. And take advantage of the robust condiments bar that includes lots of smoky salsas." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo, gabe guarente
